MELBOURNE: Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29. The American ended world number one Sabalenka’s dream of becoming the first woman for 26 years to win a third successive Melbourne Park singles title. Keys … Read more
Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday came under pressure and registered hefty losses as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped nearly 1,500 points, extending its downturn from the previous day. Analysts attributed the bearish trend to the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) cautious policy rate cut, high core inflation and mounting economic risks. Adding … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reiterated their resolve to elevate bilateral ties to new heights and further solidify the strategic partnership, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Tuesday. The development came as Ambassador of China Jiang Zaidong met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar in the federal capital. … Read more
Listen to article Protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), attacked several embassies on Tuesday, demanding action against the M23 rebel group’s offensive in the eastern region of the country. Demonstrators targeted embassies of France, Belgium, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and the United States, with a fire briefly erupting at the French … Read more
Jannik Sinner reaffirmed his dominance on hard courts with a comprehensive victory over Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles final. The World No. 1 triumphed 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 to secure his second consecutive Australian Open title, maintaining his unbeaten streak in the tournament. Sinner, who did not face a break point in … Read more
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari, addressing an event in Islamabad, announced the government’s plan to auction surplus electricity to industries. This initiative, aimed at stimulating industrial growth and creating employment opportunities, was detailed in a press statement by the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday. According to the statement, Leghari emphasised that surplus … Read more
Tom Welling, best known for his role as Clark Kent in the hit series Smallville, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Yreka, California, on January 27, 2025. The 47-year-old actor was taken into custody shortly after midnight in an Arby’s parking lot, according to a report from TMZ, which was the first … Read more
Listen to article A fire broke out on an Airbus A321, operated by South Korean budget carrier Air Busan, at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Tuesday night, as the aircraft was preparing for departure to Hong Kong. According to local fire authorities, the blaze started in the plane’s tail just before 10:30 p.m. and prompted an … Read more
Arambagh, Usman Club, Soul Tigers, and Karachi Colts qualified for the semifinals of 8th Commissioner Karachi Cup Basketball Tournament which is in full swing at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court, Arambagh. The tournament is being held under the permission of KBBA. In the Boys’ Event, Soul Tigers defeated Usman Club 36-30 while Karachi Colts … Read more
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has sounded the alarm over a looming fuel shortage in Lahore due to restrictions on the movement of oil tankers. The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), representing refineries, oil marketing companies (OMCs), and a pipeline firm, expressed concerns over the Traffic Police’s ban on heavy vehicles from 6:00 AM to … Read more